First reading and Psalm

St. A's nursery program has begun and will run at the same time as Kids Church (3x/monthly). This will be a play and storytime for children under 5 years. 

We have a wonderful group of young volunteers ready to help with this program, and encourage anyone who is interested in supporting our littlest parish members to join us!

Please contact Simone if interested.

We are sad to share that Doreen Wilson of the parish died last week. 

She was in her mid nineties and from a recent conversation in hospital had suggested she had lived a full life and was ready to go. 

More details of her life here: https://www.remembering.ca/obituary/doreen-wilson-1093063843

While there are no plans for a memorial service, the family asked that we share a simple prayer for her during church.  We will do that this Sunday.

Peace to you Doreen and for all who remember you.

With the arrival of autumn, Simple Supper is back!!

This month's menu:

Beef on a bun

Coleslaw

Cherry Cobler

Coffee / Tea / Juice / Water

** please note - beef and coleslaw will be gluten free, the dessert (as always) is gluten full!! **

(However there will be ice cream to accompany the cobbler and this will be gluten free)

Adults are $10 / children 12 and under free

Cash, debit & credit payments are accepted.

All are welcome!! Please bring a friend if you know someone who might appreciate a warm meal and companionship.

Looking forward to seeing you there - lower hall at St A's beginning at 6pm

Good news!   “Gathering” is resuming Thursday, September 18th!  You are invited to gather together  and enjoy these informal afternoons with friends as we explore and reflect on various aspects of our life of faith--and how this informs the choices we make as we encounter the important issues of today’s world.  This fall we will using Bishop Mariann Budde’s book “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith” to focus our time together.  I think Bishop Budde’s will lead us into some very interesting conversations.  We will also  include other topics of interest from time to time.

Handouts will be send out early each  week to help bring a focus to our conversation.   

So bring your coffee or tea or “whatever” and gather around our virtual kitchen table.

If you have any questions or want more information, e-mail me at wildrosie7@gmail.com. Please feel free to invite a friend to join us via Zoom.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all each week.

Anne+

Fitness, Fun and Fellowship:  Older Adult Fitness Class

Wednesdays, 10 – 11am, Sept 10 – Nov 26, in the Social Room at Grace United Church (6215 104 Ave)

Fee: $75.00 for 12 classes. 

Register on Wednesday, Sept 10, 9:30am in the Sunshine Room.

An affordable, safe & fun fitness class for older adults with a focus on Muscular Strength, Balance and Flexibility.  Led by Maggie Nichol, certified fitness instructor.

Questions?  Maggie at maggiewnichol@gmail.com or 587-501-2638.

Fitness Fun and Fellowship:  NEW Seated Fitness Class

Wednesdays, 11:30am – 12pm, Sept 10 – Nov 26, in the Social Room at Grace United Church (6215 104 Ave)

Fee: $40 for 12 classes

Register on Wednesday, Sept 10, 11am in the Sunshine Room.

This half-hour class will focus on mobility, strength and balance for those with mobility issues due to injury or illness, and/or pain due to arthritis or other medical issues.  The exercises will be primarily seated.  Led by Maggie Nichol, certified fitness instructor.

Questions?  Maggie at maggiewnichol@gmail.com or 587-501-2638.

Supporting people who are seriously ill, dying and grieving.

Learn how colonization and white supremacy shape society and institutions

Dr. David Lyon, a distinguished thinker in the field of Surveillance Studies, will be giving a public presentation at King's at 3 PM on September 17 in N119 entitled ‘Is Somone Watching Me? Surveillance and the Eye of God, in the Medieval Era and Today’. All are invited! We are lucky to have David join us while he is in town for the Hurtig Lecture on the Future of Canada at the U of A.

David will reflect on the ways that communities have thought about surveillance and ‘being watched’ (by God or by others), during the Medieval Era and today, and what that might tell us about our relationship to surveillance in our increasingly monitored society. 

David has produced a steady stream of books and articles, starting with The Electronic Eye. His latest are Surveillance: A Very Short Introduction, Pandemic Surveillance and The Culture of Surveillance. He has led several large collaborative research projects on surveillance, with research funding totaling almost $8 million. His work has been recognized in Canada, Switzerland, the US and the UK with a number of fellowships, prizes, awards and an honorary doctorate.

All are welcome, so please feel free to invite members of the public.

Join the Lodgepole Communitas, Diocese of Edmonton, and community partners at Rundle Park for a National Day for Truth and REconciliation  event on Sunday, September 28.

The office is open to callers on Thursday morning from 9am to 12pm (sometimes 1pm).

Phone messages are picked up on Thursday.

Email messages are picked up daily.

Parishes of the dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton are invited to observe September 21 as Alongside Hope Sunday. As they did last year, diocesan reps are preparing resources, including a sample Order of Service for parishes to use, if they so choose. Donation envelopes and additional resources will be mailed to parishes from the Synod Office. Watch this space for updates!

Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532